About Me
Teaching Experience
I have been teaching since 1994 and have taught 11 – 16 year olds Science, Physics, Computing and Mathematics. I have worked in three mainstream schools and three schools for children with additional needs.
During my career I have been the Head of Computing and Mathematics and been responsible for teacher training and mentoring working with Reading, Winchester and Greenwich Universities. I have also served on a Senior Leadership Team.
Teaching Qualifications
Previous Work Experience
BSc (Ed) Hons – Exeter University
PGCert – Kingston University
Civil Service Clerical Officer Royal Mint
Royal Air Force Avionics Technician
Field Service Engineer
GPT Data Systems
Tutoring
Since qualifying as a teacher in 1994, I have provided Science and Mathematics tuition for 11 – 16 year olds with varying abilities and needs.
I have had a number of successful and varied occupations, punctuated by spells in college and university as outlined above. I believe the skills I have gained and developed from my jobs, studies and extensive educational experience equip me to provide effective tutoring.
As a teacher and a tutor I know that the core to success is for tutees to have confidence and trust in themselves and the tutor. Having taught in schools for children with a huge variety of skills, strengths and needs I have developed an approach to teaching that is straightforward and uncomplicated and at the same time challenging. My aim is to cut away the extraneous detail and stick to the important and relevant information and processes involved in the subject.
During my time as a teacher I have found tutoring a satisfying and rewarding occupation so decided to set up as a private tutor.
I have also been employed by Surrey County Council Adult Education teaching adults basic mathematical and ICT lifeskills.
Personal
After spending most summer breaks for the past few years in Scotland visiting the Edinburgh Fringe and enjoying walking and cycling holidays I decided to move permanently to Scotland in July 2019.
In my spare time I like to play tennis, walk and cycle. I am a volunteer for the Cairngorms National Park Authority and member of the Upper Donside Bowling Club. I have recently taken up golf and am a member of Tarland Golf Club. I am also a qualified Archery GB Instructor.
In June 2021 I successfully completed the COSCA Counselling Skills Certificate course at Aberdeen University. I am an SQA invigilator.
